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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Italian Mid-Century Monumental Carved Wood Painted Sea Shell
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid 2oth century hand carved wood sea shell painted in white with an ocher wash. This impressive piece will make a unique decoration for the Hampton's, Palm Beach, Malibu home or bea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Early 19th Century Polychrome Sculpture of the Immaculate Virgin - Germany
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
This finely carved and polychrome-painted wooden sculpture depicts the Immaculate Virgin Mary in a classic pose, standing atop the globe with a serpent beneath her feet — a powerful ...
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1820s German Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Pine

Blaupunkt Colorado 60's Plant
Located in Milano, IT
System with power of 5 5 W. consisting of tube radio, and turntable in addition Bluetooth system (BT 5.3) that allows you to connect any kind of smartphones and tablets, all complete...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Vintage Clear Glass Sculpture of a Classic Porsche 911, Racing Car Memorabilia
Located in Milano, IT
Little but realistic miniature model of a classic Porsche 911 - most likely a "G Model" from the late 1970s/early 1980s. It is made in pressed clear glass, and is rich in details, to...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal

Furniture Masterpieces of Duncan Phyfe by Charles Over Cornelius, 1st Ed 1928
Located in valatie, NY
Furniture Masterpieces of Duncan Phyfe by Charles Over Cornelius. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1928. This book contains a detailed g...
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1920s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Omega Jumbo Oversize 18kt 39mm Calatrava "Honeycomb Dial” Vintage Watch 1951
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Omega Jumbo Oversize 18kt 39mm Calatrava "Honeycomb Dial” Réf. 2620 calibre 265 Vintage Watch 1951 18kt rose gold, textured cream dial, stylized applied indexes, Dauphine hands and...
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1950s Swiss Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Map of Polynesia Highlighting Cultural Landscapes and Maritime Activities, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company was a London-based map publisher that flourished during the 19th century. Their maps, characterized by elaborate borders and decorative vignettes, are some of t...
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1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Exstremely Rare Collection Alcoa Aluminum String Instruments, Bass, Cello, Violin
Located in Buffalo, NY
This set took me over 20 years to procure.....Dont miss this opportunity!!!!Being offered extremely rare collection of aluminum string instruments,,string bass, ,cello,,and violin....... circa 1930s, all 3 instruments originaly wood grain painted, have been stripped and polished.. re-strung and set up, new bridge and custom (alcoa) tail piece, original ebony fret board, All play and Sound amazing. If purchasing to play, wonderful decorative sculpture, Pfretzschner aluminum bass In 1928, The Aluminum Company of America manufactured 50 aluminum double basses...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum, Brass

Hand Carved Coquille Nut Egg Box 19th Century Flea Trap Pomander Needle Case
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful hand carved coquille nut egg box. Beautiful carving, great patina, unscrews at center to open. The original use was a flea trap, things were d...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

New Vintage 1970 Backgammon Rare Etienne Aigner Handmade Soft Leather Set
Located in Vis, NL
New vintage 1970 backgammon rare Etienne Aigner handmade soft leather complete set with instruction booklet, a rare find since they were just a few made guaranteeing the maximum leve...
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1970s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Large Reliquary with Relics of Saints – 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent 18th-century silver-plated reliquary, oval in shape and featuring meticulous ornamentation. Inside, it houses numerous relics of saints, carefully arranged and protected ...
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18th Century European Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver Plate

Eight Spoke Ships Wheel with Iron Hub
Located in Norwell, MA
Wood ships wheel with eight spokes and an iron hub. Painted finish. Sturdy and heavy. 40" Diameter. Made: America Date: 1920 Weight: 35 lbs.
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1920s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic early twentieth century boat compass by Star Compass of Boston. The gimballed yacht compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This Classic marine instrument is fi...
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1940s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Modernism: Designing a New World 1914-1939 by Christopher Wilk
Located in valatie, NY
Modernism: Designing a New World 1914-1939 by Christopher Wilk. Victoria & Albert Museum, 2010. Hardcover with dust jacket. "Modernism: Designing a New World" is the first book to ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Carrom Large Wooden Game Board Double-Sided No. 1 Archarena Style 'E'
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique carrom large wooden game board double-sided no. 1 Archarena Style (E). Antique Carrom Company 1907 Wood Game Board Double Sided, made in USA...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Vintage Piano Accordion, German, Squeezebox, Meinel and Herold, Dix Reeds
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage piano accordion. A German, pearloid squeezebox by Meinel and Herold with Dix reeds and carry case, dating to the mid-20th century, ci...
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Mid-20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in Copenhagen, K
Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam shell The shell is in very good condition and with a beautiful pink tint.  
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15th Century and Earlier Pacific Islands Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Shell

The Telephone Book
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Telephone Book - Bell, Watson, Vail and American Life 1876-1976. Hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition, published in 1977 by Riverwood Publishers Limited of Croton-on-Hud...
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1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Zeeland 'The Netherlands' by N. Visscher, circa 1690
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Comitatus Zelandiae (..)'. Detailed chart of the province Zeeland, The Netherlands, with details shown pictorially. Published by N. Visscher.
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Late 17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1970s Pair of Canada Sneakers Never Used
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this unique pair of never used Canada sneakers with original box, circa 1970 About Canada: Canada was a very successful Mexican shoes and sneakers brand, during the 1970s and 1980s. In the book Shoe Dog...
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1970s Mexican Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Textile

Birds a Collection of 25 Bird Figures and Music Boxes
Located in New York, NY
A lifetime collection of birds. A set of 25 some made of porcelain some carved from wood or resin. Of the 25 of them 5 are music boxes. I actually think it's quite charming. Siz...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain, Resin, Wood

A Fine Adams, London Culpepper Microscope
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A late 18th century brass lacquered Culpepper design microscope by Adams, London in the original mahogany case. The two drawers contain a good selection of lenses and accessories. Th...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

German Steiff "Ralph Lauren Usa Teddy Bear" With Hoodie and Rocking Chair
Located in Miami, FL
German Steiff "Ralph Lauren USA Teddy Bear" with Hoodie and Rocking Chair Offered for sale is a very rare German Steiff special edition Ralph Lauren teddy bear with sweat shirt an...
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1990s German Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric, Mohair, Wood

Maitland Smith Art Nouveau Style Large Standing Brass Nautilus Magnifying Glass
Located in Doylestown, PA
Maitland Smith Art Nouveau style large standing nautilus magnifying glass. Lots of intricate details capture the beauty of this intriguing sea crea...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Large Gilt Bronze Medallion Plate with putti, mythology, nymph - Italy - 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful italian medallion plaque in gilded and patinated bronze decorated in the style of pieces from the Northern Renaissance period. The pla...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Vintage Concorde Air France Oversized Envelope
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Concorde Air France oversized cardboard envelope used as a promotional packaging item to send travel posters to travel agencies. Shown with life size hand model for scale. ...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Russian Carved Sleigh
Located in Queens, NY
Russian (18/19th Cent) ornately painted and carved sleigh with carved shell front sleigh
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Late 18th Century Russian Rococo Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Oak framed nautical dinner gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak-framed nautical dinner gong in the form of a ship’s wheel, having turned carrying handle above the original brass gong raised on a plinth base. Dimensions Height 13 Inches Width ...
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Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Oak framed nautical dinner gong
Oak framed nautical dinner gong
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Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock
Located in Miami, FL
Opera glasses, binoculars by G. Rodenstock.
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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bakelite

Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 32 inches tall and has a skeleton, arms and legs made of wood. Height was measured from foot t...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

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Composition, Metal, Brass

Rare and Important Italian Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860
Located in Queens, NY
A rare and important Italian alabaster bust sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860 A modeled bust of Holy Christ wearing a crown of thorns, excep...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Alabaster

Beggar's Opera by Mr. Gay, Nelson Doubleday's Personal Copy with His Bookplate
Located in valatie, NY
The Beggar's Opera. Written by Mr. Gay, to Which Is Prefixed the Overture in Score: And the Musick to Each Song, by John Gay. Published by Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday, Page & Co. 19...
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1920s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Five Foot Mahogany and Brass Ships Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional sixty-four-inch mahogany ships wheel with maple inlay. Round brass medallion marked with makers name of Williamson Brothers of Philadelphia. Large solid brass hub. Note: ...
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1910s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This is a truly exceptional set of 18th century Samurai armor that is sure to impress any collector or enthusiast. The patinated iron used in its construction has aged beautifully, giving the armor a truly unique appearance that is sure to catch the eye. The brocade silk and cotton padding used to line the armor not only provide a comfortable fit for the wearer, but also add an extra layer of decorative flair. One of the most striking features of this armor is the crests of the Hirate samurai clan that adorn it. These crests are a symbol of the clan's identity and heritage, and their presence on the armor speaks to the deep connection between samurai warriors and the clans they belonged to. The Kabuto...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Carroll - Alice In Wonderland & Looking Glass. LIMTED EDITIONS CLUB BOTH SIGNED!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DODGSON, Charles L. (Lewis Carroll). TITLE: Alice's Adventures In Wonderland - Through The Looking-Glass. PUBLISHER: NY: The Limited Editions Club, 1932, 1935. DESCRIPTION...
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1930s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Solid Brass Ships Telegraph by English Maker Chadburns
Located in Norwell, MA
Twin faced head with ships commands is mounted to a sturdy brass column. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Astern and ahead commands with slow half and full are shown. The bells a...
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1940s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Set of 16 Luxury Nature Collection Christmas Tree Ornaments Vintage Irish Linen
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Nature Collection Set of 16 Artisan Irish Linen Ornaments by Katie Larmour This is a luxury box set of artisan made decorative ornaments created with authentic Irish Linen, exclusive to 1stdibs. They are special because they are limited editions from a beautiful mixture of vintage and deadstock fabric in small batches (some even one-of-a-kind) embellished with exquisite copper embroidery and dainty beading. These novelty ornaments are a unique and quirky gift, or a treat to oneself. They are particularly suitable for the holiday season and the ultimate Christmas tree decorations. They are collectible and can be kept as heirlooms. Katie Larmour is an acclaimed Northern Irish designer with a studio based in her hometown of Belfast. Known for heritage textiles, her signature use of Irish Linen and original designs have seen her brand make waves in Europe and beyond. The fabric is 100% pure Irish Linen from a mixture of sustainable sources - vintage, local mill deadstock rolls from one of the last remaining linen mills still active in Ireland today, repurposed antique tablecloths, and off cuts from our own cushion making. As an associate member of the Irish Linen Guild, Katie Larmour Design is listed on their official website as a ‘certified “trusted and recommended” purveyor of Irish Linen goods’. Katie was invited to be an ambassador for The European Confederation of Flax and Hemp (CELC) in 2021. Each set contains one of each of the below: Butterfly Fox Robin Palm tree Umbrella Wellington (rubber) boot Swan Hedgehog Toadstool Beehive Flax flower Oak leaf Pumpkin Pineapple Spider web Rabbit We produce items for all occasions such as Halloween, Fall, Autumn, birthdays, engagement, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas tree decorations, Easter, nautical / coastal themes. There are 16 items included in this set. Measurements: Butterfly (11 x 9 cm) Fox (5.5 x 9 cm) Robin (7 x 7 cm) Palm tree (7.5 x 9.5 cm) Umbrella (7.5 x 8 cm) Wellington (rubber) boot (6 x 9.5 cm) Swan (9 x 8 cm) Hedgehog (8 x 5 cm) Toadstool (7.5 x 9 cm) Beehive (7 x 7 cm) Flax flower (9 x 9 cm) Oak leaf (11 x 6.5 cm) Pumpkin (7.5 x 7.5 cm) Pineapple (6 x 10 cm) Spider web (7 x 7 cm) Rabbit (6 x 9 cm) Expanded notes on images: No.4 onwards: These are product shots of a selection of decorations that may not reflect exactly the items in this set’s listing, the items in image No.1 are what to expect in your order. Use: Our ornament can be used simply as a trinket, hung on a Christmas tree, from twigs in an Easter vase, as tablescaping display centrepieces, wedding favours, and look wonderful attached to the key of an antique drawer or bathroom cabinet and even from the furniture of a window. Care: Decoration only. Does not function as a bag. Not a toy. Do not eat. Do not place near a naked flame. Condition: Each individual item is handmade using traditional artisan tools and skills, this is reflected in the pieces. Although constructed with care and precision, no two pieces are exactly the same, they are rustic in style and look and that is part of their charm and character. Both the fabric or beading may show signs of wear, as a portion of our materials are recycled. Any pre-loved or vintage linen used may have slight marks or patchiness to it, this is to be expected. Some of the deadstock cloth comes in unused rolls and is spotless. The items in the listing are from a mix of fabric sources. A portion of the pearl beads are reclaimed and may show signs of wear and tear including scratches. Our other items: We also have limited edition coloured - teacups, gingerbread men, handbags, lips, oak leaves, pumpkins, seahorses and shells here on 1stdibs. Our brand is known as the original vintage scarf cushion...
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2010s Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities

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Linen

Mid-Century Handcrafted Bronze Hinged Bangle Bracelet with Fish Motif, Signed
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This beautiful handcrafted bronze hinged bangle or bracelet showcases a striking mid-century modernist fish pattern, signed by the artist Korosanyi. The detailed embossing of stylize...
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1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Danish Louis Zwicki Rosewood Upright Pianette, Circa 1950's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Step back in time with this masterfully-crafted Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Pianette by the renowned Louis Zwicki. From the heart of the 1960's, a period when design and craftsmanshi...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

1950s Taxco Silver Amethyst Gemstone Beaded Necklace
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Healing Amethyst Beaded Chip Necklace Center Silver Gemstone Pendant Taxco gemstones on rear clasp Modernist design stamped 17.88 long x pendant .88 w. 1.13 h x .38 d Preowned ...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Solid Brass Ships Wheel on Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
Very impressive eight spoke ships wheel mounted to a geared pedestal. The pedestal head is engraved Dake Engine Company, Grand Haven Michigan, Serial numbe...
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1930s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

19th Century Russian Gold And Silver Jesus Icon In Nutwood Case
Located in Vienna, AT
19th century Russian icon painting Jesus Christ with finely detailed, hand-hammered silver and gold in a case of nutwood. Beautiful condition.
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19th Century Russian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold, Silver

Moroccan Silver Choker Collectible Berber Jewelry
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Moroccan Tribal jewelry vintage chocker inlaid with colorful glass beads in red and green and dangling coins. German silver, but not of the standard of sterling and richly embelli...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

"The Classic Lighter" Brass& Leather Jumbo Tabletop Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Solid Brass tabletop "The Classic Lighter" made in England by Shreve & Co with brown leather-wrapped body. This vintage 1950s lighter features a jumbo-si...
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1950s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Interior Spaces Designed by Architects 1974 Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
* Interior Spaces Designed by Architects * Editor: Barclay F. Gordon * Publication Date: January 1974 * Publisher: McGraw-Hill Book Company * Format: Hardcover * Pages: 230 * Languag...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Anchor "Meteorite" Copper Ship Lantern
Located in Raleigh, NC
An antique copper ship lantern manufactured by Anchor dating to the early 1900s. Looks to be complete but shows heavy signs of age and use with plenty as verdigris to the copper as ...
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1920s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Copper

Early 1900s Salesman Sample Miniature Vanity
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Some history on salesman samples- An aggressive form of direct marketing by companies pushing their specific products, these miniature goods, known as salesman samples, were easily ...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

A cigar or cigarette box silver-plated metal and exotic wood France 1970
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An elegant cigar or cigarette box from the 70s, made of silver-plated metal and featuring an interior of exotic wood. Crafted with exceptional skill, this vintage piece combines soph...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Dorothy M.T. Colles Anthology Manuscript in Painted Binding
Located in Middletown, NY
This elegantly decorated Florentine album belonged to the young Dorothy Colles, who received it as a present in 1931 when she was 14 years of age. On the cover Colles notes "This boo...
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1930s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Pair of English Polished Steel Ship Lanterns by Meteorite, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English port and starboard polished steel ship lanterns with Fresnel lenses, vented tops, and mounting handles. Meteorite Firm. Early 20th ...
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Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Reynolds & Branson Ltd Scientific Instrument Leeds Tangent Galvanometer 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage tangent galvanometer produced by Reynolds & Branson Ltd - Scientific Instrument Makers - Leeds. Wooden base with three brass leveling screws and glass bell jar cloche. Dimen...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

1960s Stunning Grey table Lighter in Murano Sommerso Glass By Flavio Poli for S
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning grey table lighter in Murano sommerso glass By Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in italy The item is in excellent condition and it works perfectly Dimension: 2,75 x 2,75 x...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Murano Glass

Otterburn Chess Set & Board — Solid Hand-Patinated Brass and Walnut
Located in Washington, GB
A special chess set in solid hand-patinated brass. Handcrafted in the North to order. Available in a range of materials and finishes, Otterburn can tru...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Limestone, Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Bronze, Copper, Enamel,...

Speakers Audiorama 4000 by Grundig, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of Black Grundig speakers. Model: Audiorama 4000. Work very well. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Gold Fishing Brooch With Trout And Rod
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Gold, Silver & Enamel Rainbow Trout Fishing Brooch. An exquisite 9 Carat gold fishing brooch by Alabaster & Wilson, Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter (established in 1887). The fishing ...
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Early 20th Century British Sporting Art Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold, Silver, Enamel

French Virgin and Child Chromo-Lithograph, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Virgin and child chromo-lithograph, French, late 19th century Golden frame Good antique condition For shipping: 5 x 31.5 x 47.5 cm 0.8kg.
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

DICKENS, Charles, Dombey and Son, '1848, First Edition Bound from the Parts'
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: DICKENS, Charles Title: Dombey and Son. Publisher: London: Bradbury & Evans, 1848. Description: first edition bound from the parts. 1 vol., 8-5/8" x 6", illustrated ...
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1840s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

The Doris Duke Collection & Brooke Astor Estate (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Here we have for sale 2 catalogues "The Doris Duke Collection - Sold for the benefit of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation" (Christies) Thursday 3 - Saturday 5 June 2004 New York. ...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

A Simpler Way of Life: Old Farmhouses of NY & New England by William Morgan
Located in valatie, NY
A Simpler Way of Life: Old Farmhouses of New York & New England by William Morgan and Photos by Trevor Tondro. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Published by North Country Books, 2013. Colonial farmhouses were built not by architects, but by stonemasons, carpenters, and other craftsmen—sometimes by the farmers themselves. These vernacular structures utilize such richly textured materials as wideboard planks, hand-hewn beams, and brick and fieldstone hearths. Current owners have filled their dream houses with authentic decor: hooked rugs, vintage crockery...
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Late 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Detailed 1795 Map of the Americas with Exploration Tracks and Nice Cartouche
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a very handsome and rare 1795 map of the Americas titled "Amerique ou Nouveau Continent Dressee sur les Nouvelles Relations Decouvertes et Observations" by Jean Baptiste Noli...
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1790s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique and Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities for Sale

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

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